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2026 Opera Directing Programme

1. More about you

We just need to grab a few extra details about you before you submit your application.

Need to change your name or email address? Do that first in the hub and then come back to finish your application.

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2. Sell yourself

Write a short statement to support your application. If you're applying for the creator strand this should include your approach to creating a production of The Rake's Progress – ideas, themes, things you might be thinking about. We're not expecting a complete pitch, but we do want to get a bit of an insight into your your mind works as a director.

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3. Confirm your eligibility

To be eligible to apply for BYO programmes you need to be aged 18 or over.

You also need to have a UK bank account because, amongst other reasons, we need it to be able to pay any grants, hardship contributions or expenses into.

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